British reality television show Shipwrecked has returned for the first time since 2009, bringing its special brand of castaway TV to a new generation of viewers.

The programme features two teams competing with each other for new members to join their ranks at the lagoon on the Cook island of Aitutaki, with the largest team winning a cash prize of £50,000 at the end.

Here’s a run down of the contestants and their take on competing in the South Pacific.

When is on TV?

Shipwrecked started on Monday 28th January on E4, and continues every weeknight at 9.00pm.

Who is the narrator?

Television and radio presenter Vick Hope, known for co-presenting the Capital FM breakfast show and for being a contestant in the last series of Strictly Come Dancing, will narrate the show.

Who are the contestants?

Harry

Age: 26

From: London

Occupation: Model

Harry from Shipwrecked. (Photo: Channel 4)

What made you want to go on Shipwrecked? “To be honest it is not something I would usually do. I literally had nothing to do and I just thought ‘f** it’. Who doesn’t want to be on the beach?”

Liv

Age: 19

From: Manchester

Occupation: Waitress

Liv from Shipwrecked. (Photo: Channel 4)

Why do you think you got picked [to go on the show]? “I am different. I am from a council estate and I have never done anything like this before. I am a very strong person, I know who I am and what I am about. If I want something I will get it. They probably thought ‘here’s a young girl, she is 19, she can hold her own and so let’s throw her on the island and see what happens.’”

Tom

Age: 20

From: Devon

Occupation: Student and trainee Marine

Tom from Shipwrecked. (Photo: Channel 4)

Have you camped before? “Yeah I have done loads of outdoor stuff and I have spent a month in Borneo. It was a lot tamer on Shipwrecked. But there was a nice atmosphere, I had fun and I settled in well after the first day.”

Big T (Tula)

Age: 26

From: London

Occupation: Part-time wig-maker

Big T from Shipwrecked. (Photo: Channel 4)

What was the first night like? “I had a massive fight with Liv and it was awful, I hated my first night. I thought ‘OMG is this what it is going to be like?. Liv didn’t like me from the word go. She heard my Chelsea accent and she thought ‘right I don’t like her’. I never normally argue and so it was a shock to the system.”

Kalia

Age: 20

From: Bedforshire

Occupation: Modelling and working in a Chinese takeaway

Khalia from Shipwrecked. (Photo: Channel 4)

Did you have a plan before you went in? “I was going to be a bit more exaggerated because I was expecting massive characters. I thought they would be argumentative but that wasn’t the case at all.”

Emma

Age: 21

From: Rutland

Occupation: Publishing and English graduate

Emma from Shipwrecked. (Photo: Channel 4)

What surprised you about life on the island? “I was actually really surprised how quickly I adapted. I loved being outside. Being a bit grubby was right up my street and I got to do it for real.”

Hollie

Age: 24

From: Bromley

Occupation: Social media influencer

Hollie from Shipwrecked. (Photo: Channel 4)

Have you changed as a person? “No, but I did appreciate the time on the island a lot. It’s made me realise we don’t need social media and a phone all the time. Life is so much less stressful without phones.”

Kush

Age: 26

From: London

Occupation: Recruitment manager

Kush from Shipwrecked. (Photo: Channel 4)

Did you have a plan beforehand? “I call myself the director of fun! I told myself to be happy. I didn’t want to sell myself short. I hope I don’t come across as boring. Then I would be upset.”

Chris

Age: 24

From: London

Occupation: CEO of Strawberries and Creem Events

Chris from Shipwrecked. (Photo: Channel 4)

Did you adapt quickly to island life? “It took me a few days to feel comfortable in there. To be one of the first on the show wasn’t easy. I found it different but after that I was fine.”

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